# Politoed - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Politoed builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Politoed Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.474% |
| **Record** | 1314-1397-9 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 93.886%
- **Weather Ball**: 91.124%
- **Perish Song**: 77.909%
- **Encore**: 43.984%
- **Hypnosis**: 19.724%
- **Ice Beam**: 19.329%
- **Muddy Water**: 12.229%
- **Icy Wind**: 11.045%
- **Helping Hand**: 9.270%
- **Earth Power**: 8.679%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 98.817%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 69.034%
- **Leftovers**: 11.045%
- **Damp Rock**: 4.734%
- **Mystic Water**: 3.945%
- **Life Orb**: 3.550%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.761%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.775%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 73.767%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 69.231%
- **Archaludon**: 65.680%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 52.465%
- **Vivillon**: 43.393%
- **Sinistcha**: 20.316%

## Featured Teams with Politoed

### Team 1 by AyushXD
*Record: 13-2*
*Event: limitless-6a6440a4937230b102d43ee4*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Archaludon, Politoed, Swampert-Mega, Vivillon, Incineroar

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Hypnosis, Perish Song, Protect

### Team 2 by tigerozi11
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a6396b252c24ac2da64aa2f*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Swampert-Mega, Incineroar, Politoed, Archaludon, Vivillon

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Perish Song, Encore, Protect

### Team 3 by DonVGC
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5fd025937230b102d4116d*

**Pokemon**: Basculegion, Politoed, Sinistcha, Venusaur-Mega, Floette-Eternal, Incineroar

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Ice Beam

### Team 4 by DonVGC
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a5abb5852c24ac2da644c9c*

**Pokemon**: Basculegion, Politoed, Sinistcha, Charizard-Mega-Y, Floette-Eternal, Incineroar

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Ice Beam

### Team 5 by tigerozi11
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a3eda2d83fd320299bd1045*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Swampert-Mega, Incineroar, Politoed, Archaludon, Vivillon

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Perish Song, Encore, Protect

### Team 6 by Vailurie
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5d7b18937230b102d3fe24*

**Pokemon**: Metagross-Mega, Politoed, Whimsicott, Annihilape, Garchomp, Charizard-Mega-Y

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Ice Beam, Muddy Water, Protect


## FAQ for Politoed in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Politoed?
The most common moves for Politoed are Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar-Mega, Archaludon, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Politoed weak to and resistant against?
Politoed is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Politoed?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Politoed?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (98.817%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (69.034%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Politoed often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Politoed?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Politoed on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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